Since its creation in December, Howdy Gals has relied on direct action to rid the local music community of abuses of power while enforcing the idea that women can lead the charge in influencing a music scene.

Eric Loop, business honors and finance sophomore, has quite an impressive résumé. Between being an active member of a Christian fraternity, a Young Life leader, a founder of a service organization and co-host of a KVRX sports radio show, Loop somehow finds the time to develop and share his musical talent.

Concert promotion company Heard Presents held an event at the Empire Control Room and Garage called “Kool-Aid and Frozen Pizza — A Tribute to Mac Miller” for fans to celebrate the artist’s legacy and raise awareness for the importance of mental health.

Austin-based duo Ghostland Observatory, featuring Aaron Behrens and Thomas Ross Turner, is ready to dive back into the soaring electro-pop world that they sidelined for nearly a decade with the release of their new album See You Later Simulator.